Spokane arson suspect admits to dozens of fires fueling the Old Trails blaze
TL;DR
A Spokane man, Aaron Farinacci, 37, is charged with five counts of first-degree arson after authorities say he admitted to starting more than two dozen wildfires near his Spokane residence since July 2025, including the Old Trails Fire that burned over 3,500 acres and destroyed more than 400 structures; prosecutors say he planned the fires to stretch firefighting resources, monitored weather and wildfire conditions, and investigators say more charges could follow as the case continues.
- He waited and planned for the perfect time, then set the blaze, officials say. Inside the Spokane arson case CNN
- Old Trails Fire Map Watch Duty
- Thousands of evacuees can now return home KXLY.com
- Gov. Ferguson suspends some state laws to help people impacted by wildfires king5.com
- WA’s devastating fire season burns nearly 2% of the state The Seattle Times
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